Strenči

Strenči (pronounced [ˈstrentʃi] ; German: Stackeln) is a town in Valmiera Municipality in the Vidzeme region of Latvia. It is located about 130 km (81 mi) northeast of Riga, about 20 km (12 mi) northeast of Valmiera and about 30 km (19 mi) southwest of Valka.

Strenči
Town
Coat of arms of Strenči
Strenči is located in Latvia
Strenči
Strenči
Location in Latvia
Coordinates: 57°37′N 25°41′E
Country Latvia
MunicipalityValmiera Municipality
Town rights1928
Government
  MayorVelga Graumane
Area
  Total5.72 km2 (2.21 sq mi)
  Land5.43 km2 (2.10 sq mi)
  Water0.29 km2 (0.11 sq mi)
Elevation
45 m (148 ft)
Population
 (2023)[2]
  Total959
  Density170/km2 (430/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
LV-4730
Calling code+371 647
Websitehttp://www.strenci.lv/

Strenči is known as the raftsmen capital of Latvia, due to the town's location on the Gauja river and historical role in timber rafting.

Strenči is bordered by North Vidzeme Biosphere Reserve.

Twin towns — sister cities

Strenči is twinned with:[3]

See also

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